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Texas House goes further than Senate to protect state’s main power grid as time to agree on bills winds down

The Texas House for hours on Sunday debated its proposal to better prepare for extreme weather. The chambers have a little more than a week to wrap up remaining work.

Vehicles attempt to drive uphill through snow and ice on West 15th St. in Austin on Feb. 15, 2021.

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